Generating individual Form 8862 for Earned Income Credit (EIC) after disallowance in Lacerte

You can generate Form 8862, Information To Claim Certain Credits After Disallowance, in the Individual module of Lacerte.

Follow these steps to generate Form 8862:

1. Go to Screen 77.1, EIC/CTC/AOC After Disallowances (8862).
2. Enter the appropriate number in Qualifying children: 1=one, 2=two, 3=three, 4=none (mandatory for EIC claim).
3. Complete any other applicable information on this screen.

Refer to IRS Pub. 596 for more information on when to use Form 8862.

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